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Joe D. Tavarez

  • September 8, 1931 - July 9, 2009
  • San Antonio, Texas
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“Dearest Ida and Family, We would just like to express how very sorry we are for the loss of Joe. He will be truly missed. You are all in our hearts...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: RACHEL DESOT - SAN ANTONIO, TX

“Dear Tavarez Family:It is with deepest sadness that I extend my condolences to you on the loss of your beloved. As Chair of the Senate Committee on...Read More » ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Senator Leticia Van de Putte - TX

“Dear Tavarez FamilyIt is with great sadness that Pat and I are hearing of Joes passing. We are no strangers to this and will be praying for you in...Read More » ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Mike Ivey - birmingham, AL

“Ida and family,My love and prayers are with you at this time. My fondest memories of my Uncle Joe is when I was a little girl. He was the "fun" uncle...Read More » ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Lindy Chavez - San Antonio, TX

“SHALOM, JOE,YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND WE'LL REMEMBER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WITH LOVE AND RESPECT. YOUR BROTHER-IN-LAW & NEPHEWS ...Read More » ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: RICHARD O., MARK A., PAUL R. TORRES - TX


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Joe D. Tavarez was born September 8, 1931. He passed away July 9, 2009 after battling a long illness. He was a member of the VA and DAV Organizations. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked at Kelly Air Base, working on air-crafts for years. He was later self-employed in the produce business. He was a very kind and generous man, be believed in helping children and people in need and gave donations to several charities. He was very proud of earning his associates degree from St. Philips College. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Josie, Corinna, Abel, Ruben, Roy and Robert. He is survived by his wife Ida Tavarez; his children, Debra (Shelton) Ivey, Denise (Richard) Martinez; Geroge Tovart; grandchildren Monique, Gabriel, Jacob, Marissa, Joseph, Kevin, Steven; and 2 great grandchildren, Ayden, and Lorelei. ServicesVisitation will begin at 6:00 PM Tuesday, July 14, 2009 with a rosary to begin at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church with interment to follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.

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